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"Actually getting to the final and scoring in the final with that try. I think that year, having scored so many tries, people started to realise who I was.

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"The performances got better and better. I think the recognition of what I was doing... people knew who I was."

Evans was a devastating runner with wicked footwork and was an extremely intelligent rugby player who hit some great support lines.

The man from Llanelli impressed for Wales during his 13 caps and is one of the most prolific try scorers to have represented the Scarlets.

"The lead-up into my first cap against Tonga was surreal," he recalls. "I didn't expect it to be that good. My family came over to watch and it was amazing.

"I had my first cap with a few of the other boys I was close with as well, who I'd come through the academy with.

"I'm glad I got to experience playing in Cardiff for Wales because when you are younger and you see it on telly and you see the clips on social media, it's one of those things you just want to do when you start playing rugby.

"That week, with the buildup in the Vale, there's nothing like it. The buzz around the place is amazing.

"It was a childhood dream that came true for me."

Evans was fortunate to have played with some great players, and cites Scott Williams, Jonathan Davies, Johnny McNicholl and Gareth Davies as four of the best he played with.